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FINAL
Massac Co. -45
Carterville -47

LIONS ADVAANCE!!!! Will play Breese Central on WednesdayNight at Nashville

FINAL
Massac Co. -45
Carterville -47

LIONS ADVAANCE!!!! Will play Breese Central on WednesdayNight at Nashville

QTR - HALF
Massac Co. -20
Carterville -20

QTR - HALF
Massac Co. -20
Carterville -20

QTR -2nd
Massac Co. - 5
Carterville -12

QTR -2nd
Massac Co. - 5
Carterville -12

#QuietBeforeTheStorm. #InTheBooth as Carterville faces Massac Co for the Class 2A Regional title

#QuietBeforeTheStorm. #InTheBooth as Carterville faces Massac Co for the Class 2A Regional title

Round 3 for the title: Carterville vs Massac County in the 2A Regional Final. Tonight’s winner moves on — and the atmosphere in Metropolis will be electric. Read the full preview and get game context. Link in Bio #HighSchoolHoops #RegionalFinal #CartervilleLions #MassacCountyPatriots #BasketballSeason

Round 3 for the title: Carterville vs Massac County in the 2A Regional Final. Tonight’s winner moves on — and the atmosphere in Metropolis will be electric. Read the full preview and get game context. Link in Bio #HighSchoolHoops #RegionalFinal #CartervilleLions #MassacCountyPatriots #BasketballSeason

What a nice win for the John A Logan Volunteers tonight as the beat Kaskaskia College 90-71. JAL’s Camron McDaniels had a game high 24 points, with 20 second half points. The Vols improve to 17-8 on the season. They will be back in action Saturday at 3:00 pm when they host Lincoln Trail at SIC.

What a nice win for the John A Logan Volunteers tonight as the beat Kaskaskia College 90-71. JAL’s Camron McDaniels had a game high 24 points, with 20 second half points. The Vols improve to 17-8 on the season. They will be back in action Saturday at 3:00 pm when they host Lincoln Trail at SIC.

#InTheBooth tonight as John A Logan host Kaskaskia College tonight at SIC in Harrisburg. Pregame at 645 on @espn103.5

#InTheBooth tonight as John A Logan host Kaskaskia College tonight at SIC in Harrisburg. Pregame at 645 on @espn103.5

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FINAL
Murphysboro -36
Carterville -60
Lions win the SIRR Conference Ohio Div outright .
MAddox Gulley led the Lions with 22
Amereon Adams - 11
Max Lustenberger with 10

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FINAL
Murphysboro -36
Carterville -60
Lions win the SIRR Conference Ohio Div outright .
MAddox Gulley led the Lions with 22
Amereon Adams - 11
Max Lustenberger with 10

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QTR - 4th
Murphysboro -29
Carterville -50

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QTR - 4th
Murphysboro -29
Carterville -50

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QTR - Halftime
Murphysboro -19
Carterville -29

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QTR - Halftime
Murphysboro -19
Carterville -29

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QTR - 2nd
Murphysboro -7
Carterville -17

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QTR - 2nd
Murphysboro -7
Carterville -17

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#InTheBooth tonight the final regular season game for the Carterville Lions as they host Murphysboro on Senior Night.

#InTheBooth tonight the final regular season game for the Carterville Lions as they host Murphysboro on Senior Night.

Senior Night. Conference title. Rivalry energy. Carterville Lions host Murphysboro Red Devils tonight — pregame at 7:30 PM. Can the Lions clinch the SIRR Ohio Division outright? Link in Bio #SeniorNight #HighSchoolBasketball #CartervilleLions #RedDevils #SIRRConference #FridayNightLights

Senior Night. Conference title. Rivalry energy. Carterville Lions host Murphysboro Red Devils tonight — pregame at 7:30 PM. Can the Lions clinch the SIRR Ohio Division outright? Link in Bio #SeniorNight #HighSchoolBasketball #CartervilleLions #RedDevils #SIRRConference #FridayNightLights

#InTheBooth tonight on ESPN+ as SIU Saluki Women host UNI Panthers at 6pm.

#InTheBooth tonight on ESPN+ as SIU Saluki Women host UNI Panthers at 6pm.

#InTheBooth tonight at SIC as the John A Logan Volunteers host Olney Central. Join me and Matt Varney starting at 6:45 on @espn103.5

#InTheBooth tonight at SIC as the John A Logan Volunteers host Olney Central. Join me and Matt Varney starting at 6:45 on @espn103.5

Very nice win for @loganvolsbball as they knock off @shawneesaintsbb 92-72 tonight. Marcus Eaves and Christian Doerr each scored 22. Vols are back in action Wednesday night as they host @olneycentralmbb at SIC in Harrisburg.

Very nice win for @loganvolsbball as they knock off @shawneesaintsbb 92-72 tonight. Marcus Eaves and Christian Doerr each scored 22. Vols are back in action Wednesday night as they host @olneycentralmbb at SIC in Harrisburg.

#InTheBooth tonight for a true road game for John A Logan men’s bball tonight at ShawneeCC. Join me and Matt Varney starting at 645 on @espn103.5

#InTheBooth tonight for a true road game for John A Logan men’s bball tonight at ShawneeCC. Join me and Matt Varney starting at 645 on @espn103.5

John. A Logan Volunteers drop a tough one this afternoon at Southwest Illinois College 69-65. The loss stops the Vols 9 game winning streak.

Vols will be back in action Monday, as they head to Shawnee in a rescheduled game from the snowstorm.

John. A Logan Volunteers drop a tough one this afternoon at Southwest Illinois College 69-65. The loss stops the Vols 9 game winning streak.

Vols will be back in action Monday, as they head to Shawnee in a rescheduled game from the snowstorm.

#InTheBooth as @loganvolsbball is at SWIC. Pregame coming up on @espn103.5

#InTheBooth as @loganvolsbball is at SWIC. Pregame coming up on @espn103.5

Back on January 9th, Massac Co gave the Carterville Lions one of their three losses, coming into tonights game. Tonight, the Lions win their 26th game of the season 63-51.

The 26 win ties a school record for most wins in a season with the 22/23 Lions squad.

Sach Snow paced the lions with 21 points, Maddox Gulley 17 and Amareon Adams finished with a career high 15.

The Lions have one week off before their Senior Night game next Friday when they host the Murphysboro Red Devils.

Back on January 9th, Massac Co gave the Carterville Lions one of their three losses, coming into tonights game. Tonight, the Lions win their 26th game of the season 63-51.

The 26 win ties a school record for most wins in a season with the 22/23 Lions squad.

Sach Snow paced the lions with 21 points, Maddox Gulley 17 and Amareon Adams finished with a career high 15.

The Lions have one week off before their Senior Night game next Friday when they host the Murphysboro Red Devils.

FINAL
Patriots - 51
Lions -63

Lionswin their 26th game if the season and avenge their loss in January to the Patriots.

The Lions get a break for a week before their Senior Night game next Friday vs Murphysboro.

FINAL
Patriots - 51
Lions -63

Lionswin their 26th game if the season and avenge their loss in January to the Patriots.

The Lions get a break for a week before their Senior Night game next Friday vs Murphysboro.

4th
Patriots - 42
Lions -47

4th
Patriots - 42
Lions -47

HALF
Patriots -30
Lions -43

HALF
Patriots -30
Lions -43

#InTheBooth tonight with Larry Larson on @Espn+ for EVANSVILLE VS SIUC.

#InTheBooth tonight with Larry Larson on @Espn+ for EVANSVILLE VS SIUC.

FINAL
Carterville -56
Harrisburg-43

Carterville now 25-3 on the season while Harrisburg is now 5-18.

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FINAL
Carterville -56
Harrisburg-43

Carterville now 25-3 on the season while Harrisburg is now 5-18.

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QTR -4th
Carterville -51
Harrisburg-24

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QTR -4th
Carterville -51
Harrisburg-24

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QTR - HALF
Carterville -25
Harrisburg - 20

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QTR - HALF
Carterville -25
Harrisburg - 20

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QTR -2nd
Carterville -17
Harrisburg -9

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QTR -2nd
Carterville -17
Harrisburg -9

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#InTheBooth tonight with a unique view at Harrisburg, as the Carterville Lions face the Bulldogs. With a win, the Lions will clinch at least a tie in the SIRR Conference - Ohio Division, with two games to play. Join me at 7:30 PM on NewsRadio WJPF or on our YouTube livestream

#InTheBooth tonight with a unique view at Harrisburg, as the Carterville Lions face the Bulldogs. With a win, the Lions will clinch at least a tie in the SIRR Conference - Ohio Division, with two games to play. Join me at 7:30 PM on NewsRadio WJPF or on our YouTube livestream

FINAL
Carterville Lions -52
Chester Yellow Jackets - 41

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FINAL
Carterville Lions -52
Chester Yellow Jackets - 41

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QTR 4th
Carterville Lions -44
Chester Yellow Jackets -32

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QTR 4th
Carterville Lions -44
Chester Yellow Jackets -32

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QTR HA:LF
Carterville Lions -26
Chester Yellow Jackets -21

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QTR HA:LF
Carterville Lions -26
Chester Yellow Jackets -21

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QTR 2nd
Carterville Lions - 11
Chester Yellow Jackets 15

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QTR 2nd
Carterville Lions - 11
Chester Yellow Jackets 15

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FINAL
Anna-Jonesboro-41
Carterville Lions -58

Lions led by Colton HAwkins with 21
MAddoxGulley - 14

Kaleb Gore Leads AJ with 21

Lions will head to Chester on Monday to face the Jackets.

Lions are now 23-3 on the season!!

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FINAL
Anna-Jonesboro-41
Carterville Lions -58

Lions led by Colton HAwkins with 21
MAddoxGulley - 14

Kaleb Gore Leads AJ with 21

Lions will head to Chester on Monday to face the Jackets.

Lions are now 23-3 on the season!!

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Anna-Jonesboro-36
Carterville Lions -46
QTR - 4th

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Anna-Jonesboro-36
Carterville Lions -46
QTR - 4th

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HALF
Anna-Jonesboro-23
Carterville Lions -31
QTR-

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HALF
Anna-Jonesboro-23
Carterville Lions -31
QTR-

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Anna-Jonesboro-9
Carterville Lions -16
QTR - 2nd

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Anna-Jonesboro-9
Carterville Lions -16
QTR - 2nd

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John A Logan host Lake Land Lakers today at Kaskaskia College. Tune in on @espn103.5 starting at 2:45

John A Logan host Lake Land Lakers today at Kaskaskia College. Tune in on @espn103.5 starting at 2:45

Lions at home tonight vs. Anna-Jonesboro 🏀 Pregame on NewsRadio WJPF at 7:30 PM — we’ll have the call. Carterville is 22-3 and playing great team basketball. Full story on the blog. Link in Bio #CartervilleLions #HighSchoolBasketball #GameDay #PrepHoops

Lions at home tonight vs. Anna-Jonesboro 🏀 Pregame on NewsRadio WJPF at 7:30 PM — we’ll have the call. Carterville is 22-3 and playing great team basketball. Full story on the blog. Link in Bio #CartervilleLions #HighSchoolBasketball #GameDay #PrepHoops

John A Logan host the Warriors of Wabash Valley tonight at SIC in Harrisburg. Join me and Matt Varney starting with pregame coverage at 6:45 pm on 103.5 ESPN

John A Logan host the Warriors of Wabash Valley tonight at SIC in Harrisburg. Join me and Matt Varney starting with pregame coverage at 6:45 pm on 103.5 ESPN

FINAL
West Frankfort-32
Carterville -59

Lions are now 22-3. West Frankfort is 6-17

Lions. will host Anna-Joneboro on Saturday night. 7:30 Tip-off

FINAL
West Frankfort-32
Carterville -59

Lions are now 22-3. West Frankfort is 6-17

Lions. will host Anna-Joneboro on Saturday night. 7:30 Tip-off

West Frankfort-27
Carterville -49
QTR -4th

West Frankfort-27
Carterville -49
QTR -4th

West Frankfort-16
Carterville -37
QTR -HALF

West Frankfort-16
Carterville -37
QTR -HALF

West Frankfort-5
Carterville -16
QTR -2nd

West Frankfort-5
Carterville -16
QTR -2nd

Carterville Lions host the West Frankfort Redbirds tonight. John Hioman and I have the call on NewsRadio WJPF and on our YouTube Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfHHOvwTjAg&list=PLN1V0DL6iAIMbM5SPjIdfcowYTv0UGjgu

Carterville Lions host the West Frankfort Redbirds tonight. John Hioman and I have the call on NewsRadio WJPF and on our YouTube Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfHHOvwTjAg&list=PLN1V0DL6iAIMbM5SPjIdfcowYTv0UGjgu

Carterville Lions vs West Frankfort tonight — a home-opportunity to bounce back after a tough OT loss in Benton. Lions are 21–3 and ready to defend their floor. Who’s in the stands? 🦁🏀 Link in Bio #CartervilleLions #HighSchoolBasketball #GameNight #LocalSports

Carterville Lions vs West Frankfort tonight — a home-opportunity to bounce back after a tough OT loss in Benton. Lions are 21–3 and ready to defend their floor. Who’s in the stands? 🦁🏀 Link in Bio #CartervilleLions #HighSchoolBasketball #GameNight #LocalSports

John A Logan Volunteers pick up a hard fought road win tonight over Lincoln Trail 85-77.

JAL was led tonight by Taylor Smith. He finished with 21 points, w 18 coming in the second half.

Camron McDaniels 15
Marcus Eaves 13
Justice Decker and Christian Doerr each finish with 10.

Vols have won 7 in a row and improve to 12-7 and 7-0 in GRAC Conference play.

Vols will host Wabash Valley on Wednesday, HOWEVER…the game will be played at SIC in Harrisburg Tipoff at 7pm.

The John A Logan women were down 9 in the 3rd quarter by finish strong winning 80-60.

Logan women will host Wabash Valley at SIC in Harrisburg. Tipoff at 5pm

John A Logan Volunteers pick up a hard fought road win tonight over Lincoln Trail 85-77.

JAL was led tonight by Taylor Smith. He finished with 21 points, w 18 coming in the second half.

Camron McDaniels 15
Marcus Eaves 13
Justice Decker and Christian Doerr each finish with 10.

Vols have won 7 in a row and improve to 12-7 and 7-0 in GRAC Conference play.

Vols will host Wabash Valley on Wednesday, HOWEVER…the game will be played at SIC in Harrisburg Tipoff at 7pm.

The John A Logan women were down 9 in the 3rd quarter by finish strong winning 80-60.

Logan women will host Wabash Valley at SIC in Harrisburg. Tipoff at 5pm

How bout them VOLS!!!
JAL Volunteers upset the number one Vincennes Trailblazers 70-54. The Vols are now 11-7 and have won six games in row

How bout them VOLS!!!
JAL Volunteers upset the number one Vincennes Trailblazers 70-54. The Vols are now 11-7 and have won six games in row

Halftime from Vincennes.
John A Logan Volunteers face 34
Vincennes Trailblazers 17

Halftime from Vincennes.
John A Logan Volunteers face 34
Vincennes Trailblazers 17

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